14 Thanksgiving Desserts That Taste Like Gratitude in Every Bite
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey—it’s about the moments, the memories, and the sweet traditions that come after the feast. These 14 Thanksgiving desserts bring all the cozy flavors of the season to your table—warm spices, buttery crusts, caramel drizzles, and creamy fillings that feel like a hug with every bite. They’re the kind of treats that remind you why this holiday is all about gratitude, family, and second servings. So grab a fork, save some room, and let dessert be the part of Thanksgiving you’re truly thankful for.
Fresh Cranberry Shortbread Bars
These Fresh Cranberry Shortbread Bars make a great Thanksgiving dessert or a beautiful addition to a Christmas cookie platter! Simple, buttery, and full of sweet-tart cranberry flavor, these wonderful bars have white chocolate and macadamia nuts to make them even more special!
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
These chocolate pecan pie bars are a wildly popular and delicious treat whenever and wherever they are served! There is no way to go wrong when you have a delightful cream cheese pie crust topped with chewy chocolate filling and crunchy pecans! It doesn’t matter what the occasion is to make a batch of such a fantastic dessert!
Cranberry Cake with Hard Sauce
A beautiful and festive dessert, Easy Cranberry Cake with Hard Sauce will make a unique sweet ending for your Christmas meal.
Homemade Gingerbread Ice Cream Recipe (No Churn)
Homemade Gingerbread Ice Cream is a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of the holidays. With its warm spices and rich molasses flavor, it’s ideal for winter and sure to become a treat the whole family will love.
Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake
I make this Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake every Thanksgiving. I think anything containing cranberry is a nice segue between Thanksgiving and Christmas, so it’s absolutely perfect right now!
Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin cheesecake is a rich, decadent dessert and has been gaining popularity to its close holiday dessert cousins the apple pie and pumpkin pie.
Deep Dish Apple Pie Recipe
This deep dish apple pie has a flaky golden pie crust that is filled with 2″ of sweetly spiced, crisp apples and optional sliced almonds and golden raisins. Great for a crowd! For smaller portions, try my apple turnovers.
Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies
I took my favorite pumpkin cookie and stuffed it with white chocolate chips! You’re guaranteed to jack-o-love it!
Caramel Apple Pie
Caramel Apple Pie is a scrumptious twist on a classic dessert with a buttery, flaky crust, sweet caramel sauce (salted if you want!), and cinnamon spiced apples.
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Up your pumpkin pie game this Thanksgiving holiday with this Pumpkin Chiffon Pie recipe. It is a lighter, airier version of a traditional pumpkin pie with a silky smooth texture that is absolutely divine!
Pumpkin Tiramisu Cream Puffs
When I think Fall and Thanksgiving, I automatically think of pie. It’s engrained in all of us, and for good reason! Pie is amazing! I do, however, like to think outside the box a bit. I have lots of wonderful pie recipes to help sweeten your holiday (see my Thanksgiving Desserts post!), but I want to give you some unique options, too. These Pumpkin Tiramisu Cream Puffs fit the bill nicely!
Marbled Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
This homemade Marbled Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake made with a chocolate graham cracker crust and pumpkin puree is the perfect fall or Thanksgiving dessert!
Chocolate Pumpkin Thanksgiving Cupcakes
Celebrate the season with chocolate-pumpkin Thanksgiving cupcakes. They’re crowned with gorgeous swirls of rich chocolate buttercream frosting. These decadent bakery-style treats are quick and easy to make.
Pumpkin Mousse
This fluffy pumpkin mousse is velvety smooth with a light airy texture. It’s a creamy mixture that’s richer and more decadent than pudding. It almost melts in your mouth! Make this easy no-bake dessert in just 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy this parfait on Thanksgiving Day.
